Crime & Safety
Boston-Bound Flight Aborts Takeoff At Reagan National To Avoid Runway Collision
At about 10:30 Wednesday morning, American Airlines flight 2134 with more than 100 passengers and crew on board was cleared for takeoff.
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May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. - For the second time in six weeks, a Boston-bound flight was forced to slam on the brakes to avoid a potential collision with another plane at Reagan National Airport. The FAA is investigating the incident.
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At about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, American Airlines flight 2134 with more than 100 passengers and crew on board was cleared for takeoff.
A private plane was cleared to land on an intersecting runway. The private plane, a King Air, was told to abort landing, but it was already on the ground.
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